Windows 10: Windows Defender and anti-virus softwarea

Discus and support Windows Defender and anti-virus softwarea in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; If I have a strong, constantly updated anti-virus software installed on my laptop, do I need Windows Defender? Should/can I turn it off? It seems like... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Tony Vella, Jun 27, 2018.

  1. Windows Defender and anti-virus softwarea


    If I have a strong, constantly updated anti-virus software installed on my laptop, do I need Windows Defender? Should/can I turn it off? It seems like overkill.
    Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    Tony Vella, Jun 27, 2018
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  2. Anti Virus Problems

    You should not be using more than one anti-vrus program on your computer. Read the
    IMPORTANT NOTE about not using more than one anti-virus program in this

    topic
    .

    The inability to turn on Windows Defender 8/10 is typically the result of having a third-party anti-virus installed or failure to remove it properly (completely). Since Windows 8/10 Defender includes anti-virus protection, it is
    disabled during the installation of another anti-virus program. If a trial anti-virus (i.e. McAfee, Norton, etc) came
    preinstalled on your computer or you installed one, Windows Defender will be turned off (disabled). Windows Defender recognizes the install and automatically disables itself when other anti-virus products are used
    to avoid conflicts. Windows Defender will remain disabled until that anti-virus software has been completely uninstalled. In some cases, you may need to download and run the anti-virus vendor's clean up tool to remove any remaining
    remnants.


    After removal of the third party anti-virus, Windows 8/10 Defender needs to be
    activated
    if you choose to use it. When uninstalling the third-party anti-virus Defender should automatically turn itself on but sometimes you may receive a message indicating
    your system has no protection...click here to turn on Windows Defender. If not, and Defender remains disabled, you will need to manually turn it on.

     
    quietman7 - MVP, Jun 27, 2018
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  3. Is Windows Defender the only anti virus program I need?

    Clarification, please.

    Note that this is a Win10-specific thread.

    Are you suggesting that Defender in Win10 (and Win8) does not include an anti-virus component or are you suggesting that Defender in Win10 (and Win8) does not provide sufficient (adequate; comprehensive) protection?
     
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Jun 27, 2018
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  4. Windows Defender and anti-virus softwarea

    How does Windows Defender compare, in quality, to other anti-virus?

    Not a very sensible choice of wording, IMO... There's no One Size Fits All and we don't do any kind of polls/ratings here in MC.

    Suggestion to educate yourself by doing some researches by using your favorite search engine.

    You might want to read these articles:

     
    Jsssssssss, Jun 27, 2018
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